MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

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A dihydric alcohol contains two hydroxyl (-OH) groups in its molecule. Glycerol is a trihydric alcohol (propane-1,2,3-triol) containing three -OH groups. Ethylene glycol is a dihydric alcohol (ethane-1,2-diol) containing two -OH groups. Sorbitol is a hexahydric alcohol containing six -OH groups. Methanol is a monohydric alcohol containing one -OH group. Answer: Ethylene glycol